Alvin Gardiner Clay Court Stats & Match Results
Alvin Gardiner
Clay Court Statistics Overview
Alvin Gardiner has found clay courts difficult, recording 13–36 across 49 matches (26.5%). The numbers point to a surface that has not consistently suited the game — a key area of opportunity on the calendar.
At Grand Slam level (Roland Garros): Alvin Gardiner has struggled at Grand Slam level on clay: 1–5 (16.7%) in 6 matches. The best-of-five format and elite fields make this the toughest benchmark on this surface.
vs. Top 10 on clay: 0–3 (0.0%, 3 matches). Top 10 opponents have represented a clear ceiling on clay; addressing that deficit is the single biggest lever for improving the overall record here.
By format on clay — best-of-five: 0–5 (0.0%); best-of-three: 13–31 (29.5%). Markedly stronger in three-set formats; the win rate drops noticeably in five-setters, which has direct implications for Grand Slam performance on clay.
Best season: 1977 — 2–4 (33.3%) from 6 matches. The best single-season display to date — a useful reference point as the clay record continues to develop.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Wrk | Winner | Lrk | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-11-23 | Manila | Clay | R32 | 153 | 607 | 6-4 7-5 | ||
| 1980-10-20 | Tokyo-1 | Clay | R64 | 144 | 233 | 6-3 5-7 6-4 | ||
| 1980-07-28 | South Orange | Clay | R32 | 78 | 238 | 6-4 5-7 6-3 | ||
| 1979-10-22 | Tokyo-1 | Clay | R64 | 41 | 213 | 7-5 6-2 | ||
| 1979-07-30 | North Conway | Clay | R64 | 457 | 107 | 7-5 1-6 7-6 | ||
| 1979-07-23 | Louisville | Clay | R64 | 24 | 98 | 6-2 6-3 | ||
| 1979-07-16 | Washington-2 | Clay | R64 | 97 | 167 | 6-4 5-5 RET | ||
| 1979-07-16 | Washington-2 | Clay | R32 | 27 | 97 | 6-4 6-1 | ||
| 1979-05-28 | Roland Garros | Clay | R128 | 128 | 77 | 6-4 7-6 6-2 | ||
| 1979-05-21 | Rome | Clay | R64 | 71 | 73 | 6-1 6-4 |
Matches — Clay